Cook/Chef

Recruit Genie; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full time contract

Hours: 40 per week

Weekend work

Pay: £15 per hour (£31,200 p.a.)

Free DBS (T&C's)

Company pension

In-house training via Hippo platform

Apprenticeship courses funded

Yearly salary review

Refer a friend scheme (£750)

Right to work in the UK

Job summary

Aurem Care is hiring a kitchen assistant to support meal preparation for residents in a care home setting. You will maintain high service standards during meals and help with daily kitchen tasks in a busy environment.

Role involves following special diet plans, completing HACCP records, and assisting with menu planning under the Head Chef. DBS and a company pension are provided, along with in-house training.

Qualifications

• Must have previous cooking experience
• Teamwork and ability to work independently with creativity and passion
• Ability to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities
• Proficiency in food preparation techniques
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Great communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare special diet meals following care staff instructions
• Ensure high level of service for all meal times
• Complete all HACCP-related documentation
• Report equipment defects to the Home Manager
• Ensure quality and portion control
• Assist Head Chef with four weekly menu planning
• Perform ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for residents

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork

Task prioritisation

Food preparation techniques

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

HACCP documentation

Job description

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?

Have you had the privilege of gaining valuable experience in the field of Cooking?

Join us in a fulfilling and rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

What does the job role involve?

The role includes but is not limited to:

This role involves carrying out duties for meal preparations, orders and staff requirements, whilst maintaining food hygiene standards and the following tasks:

• To prepare special diet meals in accordance with instructions from the care staff.
• To ensure a high level of service for all meal times.
• To complete all documentation relating to HACCP.
• To ensure report any defects to equipment to the Home Manager.
• To ensure good quality and portion control.
• Assist Head Chef with four weekly menu planning.
• Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our residents.

What makes a successful candidate:

• Must have previous cooking experience
• You will be able to work well as part of a team and independently showing creativity and passion for the work you do
• Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities
• Proficiency in food preparation techniques
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Great communication skills

What we can offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment:

• Full time contract
• Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekend work
• Pay: £15 per hour, equivalent to £31,200 per annum
• Working hours 8am - 6pm
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Free DBS (T&C's apply)
• Company pension
• Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
• Yearly salary review
• Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T & C's apply)
• Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do

Please Note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Why join us?

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious 'Top 20 Care Home Group' accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.

Our homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones.

Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.

Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting